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January 16, 2014

Thursday Morning Something Or Other
— Open Blogger

Sorry all, my computer decided to sh*t the bed this morning. All I've got is a video of a Husky puppy who really doesn't want to go to his kennel.

CAC should be along shortly to give his election analysis.

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1 Soothsayer called it.

Posted by: Golfman in NC at January 16, 2014 05:31 AM (gHDMy)

2 Hi all

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 16, 2014 05:32 AM (GcYmn)

3 Doggies smell great in the morning!

Posted by: Killerdog at January 16, 2014 05:32 AM (otLZT)

4 Morning!

Posted by: Lizzy at January 16, 2014 05:33 AM (POpqt)

Those husky's will talk back every time.

Posted by: Pecan Scandi at January 16, 2014 05:33 AM (cxVzi)

6 Is CAC gonna paint a rosey picture?

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 05:33 AM (plJvF)

7 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:34 AM (nUH8H)

8 I would throw a dog treat into the kennel.

Works every time. But then again, my dog is retarded.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:35 AM (GQ8sn)

9 CAC should be along shortly to discuss the upcoming November elections. I kind of hate you right now. Also- there had better be plaid maps, dammit.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:35 AM (nUH8H)

10 that is a cute puppeh, even if a bit ornery. lol

Posted by: chemjeff at January 16, 2014 05:35 AM (9GG/0)

11 Tips bush hat at the horde
Spins- pretty good for an old guy
and turns to face another day....

♪♪ "...and I straighten
Miss Emily's picture
on the wall..." ♪♪

Posted by: backhoe at January 16, 2014 05:36 AM (ULH4o)

12 I would throw a dog treat into the kennel. Works every time. But then again, my dog is retarded. My dogs figured that out after the second time I did it, unfortunately. On the other hand, they're usually pretty good about going meekly once you've cornered them.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:36 AM (nUH8H)

13 Over at Gateway Pundit: Code Pink linked to 2nd Al Qaeda group in a week. One of the founders, Jodie Evans, is a buddy of Obamas. These lovely ladies have been working with AQ and MB for years. They're also the ones who dress up as vaginas to agitate for free abortions and birth control. Batshit crazy.

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/

Posted by: Lizzy at January 16, 2014 05:36 AM (POpqt)

14 CAC should be along shortly to discuss the upcoming November elections.

And it will be revealed that if Republicans don't blow it, we have a chance of electing a slim majority in the Senate who will still accomplish nothing in the way of rolling back the socialist totalitarian state because "we don't have the presidency" and "if we do anything 'radical,' we'll alienate the moderates."

Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at January 16, 2014 05:36 AM (QXlbZ)

15 EC

I hit and ran last night. You a Wolfpack alum?

Posted by: Golfman in NC at January 16, 2014 05:37 AM (gHDMy)

16 And it will be revealed that if Republicans don't blow it, we have a chance of electing a slim majority in the Senate who will still accomplish nothing in the way of rolling back the socialist totalitarian state because "we don't have the presidency" and "if we do anything 'radical,' we'll alienate the moderates."

Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at January 16, 2014 09:36 AM (QXlbZ)

Give that man a kewpie doll.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:37 AM (6T8Ay)

17 So help me, there better be plaid maps.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 05:37 AM (VtjlW)

18 Why put him in a cage? Give him a bed to sleep in.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 05:37 AM (Qev5V)

19 /shakin the bush, boss!

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 05:38 AM (plJvF)

20 My dogs figured that out after the second time I did it, unfortunately.

My dogs have no idea about cause and effect when it comes to food. It short circuits all higher brain functions.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:38 AM (GQ8sn)

21 I hit and ran last night. You a Wolfpack alum?

I am. Class of 95.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:38 AM (GQ8sn)

22 So help me, there better be plaid maps.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 09:37 AM (VtjlW)

I could show you my kilt. Will that work?

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:38 AM (6T8Ay)

23 I'm jonesin' for a plaid margin buster!

Posted by: mugiwara at January 16, 2014 05:39 AM (W7ffl)

24 Obama's busy schedule today:

10:20 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:20 am || With the first lady, delivers remarks at an event on expanding college opportunity; South Court Auditorium

Posted by: Lizzy at January 16, 2014 05:39 AM (POpqt)

25 I should be allowed to beat people who put conference calls on speakerphone in an open office.

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 05:39 AM (ZKzrr)

26 Code Pink = ignorant bints living cushy, pampered American girl lives with way too much time and money on their hands

Posted by: Lady in Black at January 16, 2014 05:39 AM (Oa7B2)

27 If you pick the dog up halfway it will go completely limp and slinky (the verb) back down to the ground. They can be hilariously passive-aggressive.

Posted by: Beagle at January 16, 2014 05:39 AM (sOtz/)

28 Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 09:37 AM (VtjlW) *dons Ravage armor* I was told to tell you that you'll be disappointed in the most recent Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod turns out to be a gun-grabber (or at least sympathetic to them). Details in the THC thread.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:40 AM (nUH8H)

29 Obama's busy schedule today:

10:20 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

What???? 10 minutes earlier today?!?! OMG, let the man sleep another 10 minutes will ya??? He had a big day down in my neck of the woods yesterday, moving from a college to a small business and then back home again.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:40 AM (GQ8sn)

30 WIDE plaid maps.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 09:37 AM (VtjlW)

FIFY

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 05:40 AM (QFxY5)

31 Oh great, Kentucky is back at it with regards to grocery stores selling beer, because someone somewhere might be offended to see a 30 pack of Bud when the go to the Grocery store. Now I cant buy my beer at Walmart or Kroger now.

Posted by: Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 05:40 AM (0DC/m)

32 delivers remarks at an event on expanding college opportunity Yes, that's what we need- to *further* over-saturate the market with people with useless (or at least unneeded) college degrees. Fantastic.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:41 AM (nUH8H)

33 >>> Details in the THC thread. CAC posted already?

Posted by: fluffonutta at January 16, 2014 05:42 AM (Ua6T/)

34 31 Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 09:40 AM (0DC/m)

Don't worry the rate we're going you'll be able to buy heroin at Kroger but not beer.

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 16, 2014 05:42 AM (TE35l)

35 I hit and ran last night. You a Wolfpack alum?

I am. Class of 95.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 09:38 AM (GQ8sn)

You must be so proud that the JEF spoke there yesterday in front of an adoring audience.

Posted by: Captain Hate at January 16, 2014 05:42 AM (QYbdU)

36 Actually, I think it's great that Ace is broadening his horizons and having guest posters.

Although why someone from The Federalist would come here is beyond me.....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 05:42 AM (QFxY5)

37 Registered Voter don't even....start ... - PA resident Orchid

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 16, 2014 05:43 AM (F+ZCA)

38 Yes, that's what we need- to *further* over-saturate the market with people with useless (or at least unneeded) college degrees.

This guy hasn't entertained a new idea since 1964

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:43 AM (6T8Ay)

39 I have beagles. They eat anything. But they don't do kennels and they don't come when called unless food is involved. And, they are both from the dog pound and are now living the high life. When Ray escaped the yard we got a call from the person who found his sorry ass. They described him as "white, mostly, and well-fed." They didn't say "stupid," but they might as well have. Good thing they are both sweeties.

Posted by: tcn at January 16, 2014 05:43 AM (3kDQa)

40 Don't worry the rate we're going you'll be able to buy heroin at Kroger but not beer.

--

C'mon, sven. Medicinal heroin. The distinction makes all the difference.

Posted by: Lady in Black at January 16, 2014 05:43 AM (Oa7B2)

41 At WHDossier: Obama instructs his Cabinet to subvert the Constitution and make an end run around Congress. I guess because, like, he has a pen and a phone and he's not afraid to use 'em:

"So one of the things that IÂ’m going to be talking to my Cabinet about is how do we use all the tools available to us, not just legislation, in order to advance a mission that I think unifies all Americans Â— the belief that everybody has got to take responsibility, everybody has got to work hard, but if you do, that you can support a family and meet the kinds of obligations that you have to yourself and your family but also to your communities and to your nation."

Posted by: Lizzy at January 16, 2014 05:43 AM (POpqt)

42 EC

Knew there was something beyond the normal Moron in you. '86 for me. I got a late start. Golf-lady too '85.

Posted by: Golfman in NC at January 16, 2014 05:44 AM (gHDMy)

43 This guy hasn't entertained a new idea since 1964

Most of his ideas are closer to 1864.

Posted by: Ian S. at January 16, 2014 05:44 AM (102Hx)

44 Since this seems to be an open thread, after watching video of some Senate posturing after recent hearings had Diane Feinstein D - Shoepolishville, approximately 90 years old, opining with a wrinkled bag face and JET BLACK HAIR. Â…Â…c'mon now

Posted by: ontherocks at January 16, 2014 05:44 AM (8B0r9)

Greetings, puppeh lovers.

BenK's machine isn't the only one that's given up the ghost this morning. Mine just makes beeping noises.

SNAFU, y'all.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:45 AM (0HooB)

46 The "stoned dog" video on Red Eye last night was even better. (don't worry, dog lovers...the dog just LOOKED stoned)

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at January 16, 2014 05:45 AM (7ObY1)

47 Feinstein's hair just isn't black. It's shoe polish black. Very harsh looking. It's as unbecoming as the Betty Rubble hairstyle she sports.

Posted by: Lady in Black at January 16, 2014 05:46 AM (Oa7B2)

>>Registered Voter don't even....start ...

- PA resident Orchid

.Oh yes. I used to go to Lancaster three times a year.

Posted by: Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 05:47 AM (0DC/m)

49 Concerning Sean Penn's 65 firearms - umm, how the hell did he have them? Doesn't he have domestic abuse charges?

Posted by: RWC at January 16, 2014 05:47 AM (fWAjv)

50 The best thing about Ray is that he climbs in bed with the boy every night, to keep him warm and safe. Dogs are so cool about that. He was never asked to--just figured it was his job and he takes it seriously. He checks anyone who comes in the boy's room to be sure they are on the approved visit list. Mom and Dad are okay, Grandma is suspect.

Posted by: tcn at January 16, 2014 05:47 AM (3kDQa)

51 Bannion, your nobility knows no bounds. Truly, it is an amazing thing. *dons Ravage armor* I was told to tell you that you'll be disappointed in the most recent Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod turns out to be a gun-grabber (or at least sympathetic to them). Details in the THC thread. Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 09:40 AM (nUH8H) Yeah. I read that as I haven't watched that ep yet so I haven't seen it. I'm wholly unsurprised by that development, can't let conservatives have any little teeny tiny foot in with a character that oh noes might be on their side. I'll just go back to watching Karl Urban shoot things. Deep like the ocean, I am.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 05:48 AM (VtjlW)

52 49 Concerning Sean Penn's 65 firearms - umm, how the hell did he have them?

Doesn't he have domestic abuse charges?

Posted by: RWC at January 16, 2014 09:47 AM (fWAjv)

Rules do not apply to the beautiful people, you know. Plus, they were probably gifts from his butt-buddies in commie countries.

Posted by: tcn at January 16, 2014 05:49 AM (3kDQa)

53 Morning? Nooooooo!

Posted by: Y-not's collies at January 16, 2014 05:49 AM (zDsvJ)

54 because someone somewhere might be offended to see a 30 pack of Bud when the go to the Grocery store.

I'm offended by 30-packs of Bud, but a lot of people lose their taste buds in a tragic Hot Pockets accident.

There's a proposal to let Indiana's wineries and craft breweries sell their wares at the Indiana State Fair, but *gasp* how do you control how much people are allowed to consume?

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 05:49 AM (ZKzrr)

55 Senior British Military Advisor: Clueless Obama Is Â“Chronically IncapableÂ”Â… Weasel Zippers: Great short read and spot on

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 16, 2014 05:49 AM (t3UFN)

56 20 My dogs figured that out after the second time I did it, unfortunately.
My dogs have no idea about cause and effect when it comes to food. It short circuits all higher brain functions.
Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 09:38 AM (GQ8sn)

I started my Goldendoodle puppy in obedience training last week.
The trainer wanted to know if there were any unusual issues she needed to know about (she's a specialist at grumpy, aggressive dogs).

I said "Yes. This dog is pathetically spoiled. I'm the one that needs training. The dog is probably smarter than I am. She's also the least aggressive dog I've ever met."

She said "You'll do fine. Most people don't recognize the problem."

Posted by: jwb7605 [/i][/u][/s][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:49 AM (3Tv+N)

57 WIDE plaid maps.

That was a Thermos, you know.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 16, 2014 05:50 AM (xq1UY)

58 Le fake Betty Rubble:

http://tinyurl.com/offtkmf

The real Betty Rubble:

http://tinyurl.com/ncwq4gr

Posted by: Lady in Black at January 16, 2014 05:50 AM (Oa7B2)

59 I have the Dead Miss Emily's Border Collie by my side. Contrary to what she believed he's not very brite. But he is sweet as a kitten. I still hate giving my rescue Rhodesian Ridgeback back to animal control, but her tunneling under the fence and running away was going to get her killed- we live on a truck route.

Life goes on. Washing sheets. Need to make a dental appointment....

Posted by: backhoe at January 16, 2014 05:50 AM (ULH4o)

60 I hate John Boehner as much as I hate Java updates.

Posted by: Mandrake at January 16, 2014 05:50 AM (Cs2tJ)

61 You must be so proud that the JEF spoke there yesterday in front of an adoring audience.

I was in school when Bill Clinton came to speak when he was running for his first term. My dorm was directly next to the music hall where the SS advance team was setting up. Lots of black SUV's in the alley right below my window. Someone down the hall had a CD full of Hollywood sound effects like footsteps on gravel, wind blowing, a crowded auditorium, and gun fire.

Gun fire.

We threatened to beat his ass if he started playing those tracks.

My next brush with our ruling class was Al Gore himself. He stopped by for a rally over at the state fairgrounds. This was when he had sprained or broken his ankle and was hobbling around on a crutch. I was in ROTC at the time and had the privilege of performing the colour guard with my Pershing Rifles drill team. We had our 1903's with us and had to give them up to the Sheriff's deputies until it was time to perform. I got a BBQ sandwich from the food table before I left.

I don't care that TFG spoke there yesterday. I have no ties to the school anymore. They call me occasionally asking for money, but I tell them I already gave it to them during the years of 1991 to 1995.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:51 AM (GQ8sn)

62 We had an election?

Posted by: toby928© at January 16, 2014 05:52 AM (QupBk)

63 55 Obvious to everyone except the left and the cock sucking media BIRM.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 05:52 AM (zqvg6)

64 Oh man, our chocolate lab was named Blaze. We had to put him down two weeks ago because of bone cancer. I thought I was handling it, but just seeing the name has brought me to tears. Cute husky though.

Posted by: no good deed at January 16, 2014 05:52 AM (vBhbc)

65 I'm wholly unsurprised by that development, can't let conservatives have any little teeny tiny foot in with a character that oh noes might be on their side. I'm not terribly surprised, but I am a little disappointed. They had been doing so *well.* On a tangential note- thanks for the recommendation about Olympus has Fallen. Watched it on Netflix and I really liked it. Some of the stuff broke verisimilitude, but I was able to get back into the action fairly quickly. And I liked that they just kind of asserted "Terrorists." No explanation, no long, draw-out montage of them sneaking into the country. Nope. Just "Here, have a terrorist attack."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:52 AM (nUH8H)

66 I read that most people only use their dogs name when they are angry. So, try using your dog's name when you have a treat for him. When he runs off, yell his name. Or, just carry bacon with you at all times and yell bacon when you want him to come back.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 05:53 AM (Qev5V)

67 *dons Ravage armor* Forget it. I'm pretty sure the Ravage upgraded to tactical gear now. http://tinyurl.com/q9leo5h

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 05:53 AM (naUcP)

68 maybe a neutering will stop the tunneling?

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 05:53 AM (plJvF)

69 Insert headline links here, eh?

Posted by: webworker at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (CQzvT)

70 If you pick the dog up halfway it will go completely limp and slinky

Toddlers pull that trick too. It's remarkably effective.

Posted by: no good deed at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (vBhbc)

71 Rhodesian Ridgeback... ...running away ----- ---- ---- Can't be a coincidence that I've heard some version of this story nearly a half dozen times. Yours tunneled, but others leap over up to six feet or more. Maybe they go to look for lions.

Posted by: Beagle at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (sOtz/)

72 I was in ROTC at the time and had the privilege of performing the colour guard with my Pershing Rifles drill team.

You were a PR?!?!?!

K-12 in da House!

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (6T8Ay)

73 Some of the stuff broke verisimilitude, but I was able to get back into the action fairly quickly. And I liked that they just kind of asserted "Terrorists." No explanation, no long, draw-out montage of them sneaking into the country. Nope. Just "Here, have a terrorist attack."

They also made it pretty clear that the 'terrorists' were acting independently, completely outside the knowledge or control of NK. Yeah right....

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (GQ8sn)

74 @31 Well, Registered, around these parts not only are the locals freaked out by the sight of a beer tap, requiring pubs and restaurants to construct privacy screens, but in the grocery stores fitness mags and many women's mags are behind opaque shields, lest someone see a woman in athletic wear.

Posted by: Y-not's collies at January 16, 2014 05:54 AM (zDsvJ)

75 >>Posted by: Lady in Black at January 16, 2014 09:50 AM (Oa7B2) The real Betty Rubble is about 50,000 years younger and much more down to earth.

Posted by: ontherocks at January 16, 2014 05:55 AM (8B0r9)

76 Oh that is so sweet. That deeply compassionate, wonderful caring man is so politely asking his little doggy to go get in the box. It always works you know. If you care more than other people, if you are more determined, more persuasive then you can make them do what you want. It just takes time, you see. and dogs really are people. They have rights and feelings too. You just have to reason with them.

Posted by: Tunie Ray Fabulous at January 16, 2014 05:56 AM (VEj6m)

77 73 Yeah,because Norks are known for independent thought.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 05:56 AM (zqvg6)

78 You were a PR?!?!?!

K-12 in da House!

Posted by: Sean Bannion at January 16, 2014 09:54 AM (6T8Ay)

Fuck yeah! FM 22-5 was my 'bible'. We could spin, throw, and catch our 1903's like nobody's business.

I still have my paddle.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:56 AM (GQ8sn)

79 They also made it pretty clear that the 'terrorists' were acting independently, completely outside the knowledge or control of NK. Yeah right.... Actually, I didn't get that at all. Sure, they assert "The North Koreans say they have no knowledge..." but the general tone is "yeah. right." And then the stuff the Terrorist said... Yeah, I'm okay with how they handled that part.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:57 AM (nUH8H)

80 Fuck yeah! FM 22-5 was my 'bible'. We could spin, throw, and catch our 1903's like nobody's business.

Those were some good years for me. I had a ball.

Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/s][/u][/b] at January 16, 2014 05:57 AM (6T8Ay)

81 So sorry for your loss, no good deed. We've been lucky. Both of our collies are great about crates, although at this stage only the younger one is still crated b/c she hasn't quite stopped chewing on occasion.

Posted by: Y-not at January 16, 2014 05:57 AM (zDsvJ)

82 Oprah -- kicked to the curb! http://goo.gl/W8lFUO

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 05:58 AM (Qev5V)

83 Posted by: Tunie Ray Fabulous at January 16, 2014 09:56 AM (VEj6m) Meh. The fact they were filming it means they thought it was funny. I don't think they're *quite* that clueless.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 05:58 AM (nUH8H)

84 82 Yeah,read about that.Sweet.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 05:58 AM (zqvg6)

85 Concise election analysis... RINO Cons! RINO Cons! RINO all the way!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars™ [/i] [/b] [/s] at January 16, 2014 05:58 AM (HsTG8)

86 "...lest someone see a woman in athletic wear."

Posted by: Y-not's collies at January 16, 2014 09:54 AM (zDsvJ)

Perfectly reasonable.

I prefer my women nude too.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 05:58 AM (QFxY5)

87 Those were some good years for me. I had a ball.

I never failed to point out the irony of letting a Canadian hold the US flag during special functions and school games. This was also during the time when the Blue Jays were in the World Series and the Marine colour guard came out with the Canadian flag upside down. I threatened reprisal for the dishonour!

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 05:59 AM (GQ8sn)

88 Actually, I didn't get that at all. Sure, they assert "The North Koreans say they have no knowledge..." but the general tone is "yeah. right." And then the stuff the Terrorist said... Yeah, I'm okay with how they handled that part.

It was a very convenient way to sort of/kind of point the finger at NK and make them the villains but not really.

Stupid.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:00 AM (GQ8sn)

89 Rhodesian Ridgeback... ...running away
----- ---- ----

Can't be a coincidence that I've heard some version of this story nearly a half dozen times. Yours tunneled, but others leap over up to six feet or more.

Maybe they go to look for lions.

Posted by: Beagle at January 16, 2014 09:54 AM (sOtz/)

They're strong, well muscled dogs; the Airedales I've had like playing with them.

Posted by: Captain Hate at January 16, 2014 06:00 AM (QYbdU)

Deep like the ocean, I am.

Me, too. Just try to touch bottom!

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at January 16, 2014 06:03 AM (zF6Iw)

91 Meanwhile, Timothy Olyphant shares that racism is alive and well in rural America. Plus the Klan is still very active.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at January 16, 2014 06:03 AM (yE8uc)

92 @86 Heh, CBD. I should see if they even sell skin mags for the ladies. (Do they still publish Playgirl?)

Posted by: Y-not at January 16, 2014 06:03 AM (zDsvJ)

93 91 Sigh,Why can't these actors just keep their mouths shut?

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:04 AM (zqvg6)

94 Oh that is so sweet. That deeply compassionate, wonderful caring man is so politely asking his little doggy to go get in the box.

Teh doggeh needs a ninja kitteh to jump on his back and get him moving.

Posted by: Basement Cat at January 16, 2014 06:05 AM (53cD3)

95 WASHINGTON (AP) Â— President Barack Obama is bringing university presidents from across the country together to exact commitments from each to expand access to higher education.

The price of admission: a promise to voluntarily take action to help more low-income students attend college.

"When the president has a call to action on this area, it is because it is a critical measure for us being true to our values of economic mobility," said Gene Sperling, the director of the White House's National Economic Council.

Gene, why don't you cut all of your salaries and then lower tuition.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 16, 2014 06:05 AM (1Jaio)

96 Over at Hot Air, I just noticed how much Harvey Weinstein and Chris Christie have a resemblence to each other.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:05 AM (GQ8sn)

97 I prefer Vizslas and cheerleaders, though not always in that order, as my household companions.

Posted by: MTF at January 16, 2014 06:06 AM (F58x4)

98 I think he shares a very deep need to share what is *really* going on in flyover country, steevy. He's like an anthropologist.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at January 16, 2014 06:06 AM (yE8uc)

99 Timothy Olyphant shares that racism is alive and well in rural America.

Drop him off in Chicago's west side with only bus fare.

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 06:06 AM (ZKzrr)

100 Plus the Klan is still very active. Their candidate's in his second term in the WH, after all.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 06:06 AM (naUcP)

101 Meanwhile, Timothy Olyphant shares that racism is alive and well in rural America. Plus the Klan is still very active. -------- To be fair to Tim, every time I've seen him in real life situations he hasn't seemed all there. Like he has a hard time figuring out what to say if he hasn't read it off a script.

Posted by: Adam at January 16, 2014 06:06 AM (Aif/5)

102 Posted by: Sean Bannion at January 16, 2014 09:57 AM (6T8Ay) My PR creds pre-date y'all's by a few years. Still regret not getting a 1903 for personal use when they were easily available.

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:07 AM (o3MSL)

103 (Do they still publish Playgirl?)

That one's not for the ladies. *cough*

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 06:07 AM (ZKzrr)

104 obama is a fascist that's why laughs when we call him a socialist

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 06:07 AM (plJvF)

105 (Do they still publish Playgirl?)

That one's not for the ladies. *cough*

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 10:07 AM (ZKzrr)

How do you know that?

Oh.......

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:07 AM (GQ8sn)

106 My PR creds pre-date y'all's by a few years.

Still regret not getting a 1903 for personal use when they were easily available.

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 10:07 AM (o3MSL)

We had the real deal too! Re-bore the barrel and we could invade Germany again.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:09 AM (GQ8sn)

107 anyone who wants to see how much fun it is trying to explain to "Libertarians" that by not attacking Wickard v Filburn they are ceding the long game need only go to Tepid at:

http://tinyurl.com/qbclan5

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 16, 2014 06:09 AM (TE35l)

108 LOL

Posted by: Y-not at January 16, 2014 06:09 AM (zDsvJ)

109 Posted by: MTF at January 16, 2014 10:06 AM (F58x4) Vizslas are the finest dog in creation, but both they and their owners are insane. Respectfully said as a former Vizsla owner!

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:09 AM (o3MSL)

110 My PR creds pre-date y'all's by a few years. Still regret not getting a 1903 for personal use when they were easily available. Posted by: Hrothgar Vic is still mad he didn't pick any up in 1904-1905.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2014 06:10 AM (cUARf)

111 sooth? beagle?

The vet could never determine if Sasha had been spayed. She could bound six feet, straight up- like a gazelle. My fence is topped with a foot of Bob Whar because I had a Boxer who could clear a six-foot fence.

But every time I left the house I came back on pins and needles because half the time she had run away. The Sunday before Xmas she tunneled & ran- and when I found her would not get in the car and come home. That decided it for me. She had to find another home.

Posted by: backhoe at January 16, 2014 06:11 AM (ULH4o)

112

>>Rhodesian Ridgeback... ...running away
----- ---- ----

Can't be a coincidence that I've heard some version of this story nearly a half dozen times. Yours tunneled, but others leap over up to six feet or more.

Maybe they go to look for lions.

.We have a female one we got from the pound. She can hit ludicrous speed and nothing short of a six foot fence will even slow her down.

She can jump over the couch without touching it from a sit.

Posted by: Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 06:11 AM (0DC/m)

113 Regarding the nuclear middle officers, I don't know what has changed in the 20 years since I have been out or maybe the AF has different mindset than the submarine nuclear navy had when I was in. There was zero tolerance for "lack of integrity." Zero I hope that this doesn't say something about the whole liberal "rules are just basic guidelines" to be followed when convenient and disregarded when not ethos that has taken hold at the highest levels in our government.

Posted by: traye at January 16, 2014 06:11 AM (NwE0s)

114 Missile officers. Damned phone

Posted by: traye at January 16, 2014 06:12 AM (NwE0s)

115 I was told to tell you that you'll be disappointed in the most recent Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod turns out to be a gun-grabber (or at least sympathetic to them). Yea, that pissed me off. Also, it makes no sense. Ichabod was fighting the Regulars in New York, right? Most northern fighting in the Revolution was over by 1778ish, what the hell does he know about a document written in 1787?

Posted by: Weirddave at January 16, 2014 06:12 AM (N/cFh)

116 Posted by: Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 10:11 AM (0DC/m) My Vizsla could climb chain link fence like a monkey and jump a four foot fence without a second thought.

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:13 AM (o3MSL)

117 In Amerikkka, the Kennel goes to you!

Posted by: Cicero Kid at January 16, 2014 06:13 AM (tcK++)

118 Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 16, 2014 10:05 AM (1Jaio) Or, you know, he could look at the TX model and encourage colleges to offer a 4 year Business or STEM degree for $10,000 dollars. But he'd never do that.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:13 AM (nUH8H)

119 68 maybe a neutering will stop the tunneling? Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 09:53 AM (plJvF) ================================= Harsh, but this might end lots of crimes in humans too.

Posted by: Wendy Davis at January 16, 2014 06:13 AM (F58x4)

120 When you're working on a show like Justified, do actors keep gun choreographers? Some of the guys on the set are pretty good with a gun. We got a camera operator who's in that. . . what's that badass little group over there in Israel? He was one of those guys. And every now and then he gives me some tips. IDF?

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 06:14 AM (Qev5V)

121 Speaking of guns. I was surprised tgere wasn't a post about that theater shooting - the old dude shooting a man for texting during the previews. Or maybe I missed it. Saw the story at Legal Insurrection. (Cannot link on this phone)

Posted by: Y-not at January 16, 2014 06:15 AM (zDsvJ)

122 Anyone seen the debt clock recently? 17.33 trillion AND 127 trillion in unfunded liabilities.

The Euro is the most widely traded currency now. I'm just wondering how long Washington thinks this will be sustainable.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 16, 2014 06:15 AM (BZAd3)

123 Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 10:13 AM (nUH8H)

Or a two-year degree in which the students were actually taught useful skills like math and writing clearly and expressing themselves without sounding like children.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 06:15 AM (QFxY5)

124 Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 10:13 AM (nUH8H) Add another 10k for the necessary commie indoctrination courses and you could sell it nationwide!

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:15 AM (o3MSL)

125 what's that badass little group over there in Israel?

IDF?

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 10:14 AM (Qev5V)

This ignorant asshole is probably thinking PLO.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 06:17 AM (QFxY5)

126 If one can be O/T on this thread...

Main office just called. The new year brings new paperwork for DC.

E-Verify requires new applicants now have to be told, upon their hiring, their info will be sent to DHS. If DHS says their info is not in order they will have 10 days or some crap to get it right.

However, EMPLOYERS MAY NOT USE E-VERIFY TO PRE-SCREEN APPLICANTS.

Huh?

Posted by: Golfman in NC at January 16, 2014 06:17 AM (gHDMy)

127 Or a two-year degree in which the students were actually taught useful skills like math and writing clearly and expressing themselves without sounding like children.

Those 13 years to get that HS diploma are just wasted, aren't they.

Posted by: HR at January 16, 2014 06:17 AM (ZKzrr)

128 Vizslas are the finest dog in creation, but both they and their owners are insane.

Respectfully said as a former Vizsla owner!

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 10:09 AM (o3MSL)

Very muscular dogs also.

Posted by: Captain Hate at January 16, 2014 06:17 AM (QYbdU)

129 Posted by: Weirddave at January 16, 2014 10:12 AM (N/cFh) Well, I decided early on just to ignore the anachronisms, so that doesn't really bother me. But, yeah- as someone fighting against a tyrannical government using private arms (including cannon) to do so, I don't think he would have been overly concerned about "nefarious side-effects."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:18 AM (nUH8H)

130 Wickard v Filburn

Well that and the Federal Raisin market orders, including twenty two other crops.

(Marketing agreement act of 1937)

"the reserve is designed to inflate prices so that farmers make more money, not less." http://preview.tinyurl.com/n8vtam9

The 'reserve' ends up at auction anyway so what's the point?

Posted by: Tunie Ray Fabulous at January 16, 2014 06:18 AM (VEj6m)

131 So help me, there better be plaid maps.

Posted by: alexthechick - Come to us, oh mighty SMOD at January 16, 2014 09:37 AM (VtjlW)

That meatball is such a tease. Promises maps. No plaid. Bastard.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 16, 2014 06:18 AM (TIIx5)

132 Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at January 16, 2014 10:15 AM (BZAd3)

We don't like your kind around here....

Posted by: GardenStateKike at January 16, 2014 06:18 AM (QFxY5)

133

>>My Vizsla could climb chain link fence like a monkey and jump a four foot fence without a second thought.

.We don't have chain link so I am not sure if Amber can climb, but short fences are nothing to her. We cant let her run in some dog parks because of fence height issues. Rhodesian Ridgebacks certainly need a whole lot of room to run. Short of Greyhounds, I have never seen a dog that can run that fast. She literally will travel over 10 foot without a paw touching the ground....sort of like a horse.

Posted by: Registered Voter at January 16, 2014 06:18 AM (0DC/m)

134 Posted by: Captain Hate at January 16, 2014 10:17 AM (QYbdU) And they can swim like fish!

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:19 AM (o3MSL)

135 Regarding the nuclear middle officers, I don't know what has changed in the 20 years since I have been out or maybe the AF has different mindset than the submarine nuclear navy had when I was in. There was zero tolerance for "lack of integrity." Zero (tinfoil hat on) Or it could be made-up charges to get more people unwilling to fire on civilians out of Obama's way. (hat off) Seriously, it's not gone unnoticed that there's been one heck of a military purge under The Chicago Messiah.

Posted by: Ian S. at January 16, 2014 06:19 AM (102Hx)

136 Posted by: Golfman in NC at January 16, 2014 10:17 AM (gHDMy) Total WAG, but I think the idea is "don't e-verify until you're ready to hire." It's a way of cutting down on system utilization perhaps?

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 16, 2014 06:20 AM (GaqMa)

137 Regarding the nuclear middle officers, I don't know what has changed in the 20 years since I have been out or maybe the AF has different mindset than the submarine nuclear navy had when I was in. There was zero tolerance for "lack of integrity." Zero

I hope that this doesn't say something about the whole liberal "rules are just basic guidelines" to be followed when convenient and disregarded when not ethos that has taken hold at the highest levels in our government.

Posted by: traye at January 16, 2014 10:11 AM (NwE0s)

How hard is it to push a button?

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:20 AM (GQ8sn)

138 109 Posted by: MTF at January 16, 2014 10:06 AM (F58x4) Vizslas are the finest dog in creation, but both they and their owners are insane. Respectfully said as a former Vizsla owner! Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 10:09 AM (o3MSL) ============================ As long as my dog gets a couple of miles of field work every day or two he's fine. Skip a week? You're asking for trouble. He's much better than the females I used to own, as they were divas on top of being Vizslas. Tough combo. At Halloween a little boy came to our door for his candy and got all excited when he saw our dog. He told us "I used to own a Vizsla but my Mom discovered she is allergic!" People buy these dogs for their looks, not realizing they need a lot of outside exercise with humans. And (preferably) a twelve gauge.

Posted by: MTF at January 16, 2014 06:20 AM (F58x4)

139 Teh puppy is employing passive resistance....

Posted by: Vortex Lovera at January 16, 2014 06:20 AM (wtvvX)

140 Meanwhile Lena Dunham was spotted in China modeling some new swimwear. It might be an improvement.

http://www.ufunk.net/photos/peng-yangjun-beach/

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:21 AM (FNVzS)

141 OK Horde I'm out! I gots errands to run and a luncheon to attend.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 16, 2014 06:21 AM (GaqMa)

142 I was surprised tgere wasn't a post about that theater shooting - the old dude shooting a man for texting during the previews. Meh, that was a "theater shooting" in that it occurred at a theater. I heard about that, and everyone kept hyping "another theater shooting" as though it was another Aurora, CO thing. It wasn't. It was in the same vein as a road-rage shooting, or to neighbors fighting over a fence. The altercation merely happened at a theater. That said, it is another datapoint against "the only people who should be allowed private guns are former police and former military."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:21 AM (nUH8H)

143 sleeping dogs and all that, you know.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 16, 2014 06:21 AM (8Fa5Z)

144 Posted by: Ian S. at January 16, 2014 10:19 AM (102Hx) Advanced Alinsky Rules: what good are military forces if you can't trust them to obey all orders from their Leader!

Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 06:22 AM (o3MSL)

145 That said, it is another datapoint against "the only people who should be allowed private guns are former police and former military." Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 10:21 AM (nUH8H) Yeah, but the leftists won't have any problem arguing they should be disarmed too. They'll finally arrive at the british system: even the police can't carry guns.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 16, 2014 06:23 AM (GaqMa)

146 Huh. I just realized I never ate breakfast. I should probably fix that...

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:23 AM (nUH8H)

147 I have a Weimaraner. Energy level is high just like the Vizsla. I need to exercise it more often. She is getting fat.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at January 16, 2014 06:23 AM (32Ze2)

148 you mean the Mossad?

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 06:23 AM (plJvF)

149 Vizslas are the finest dog in creation, but both they and their owners are insane.
Respectfully said as a former Vizsla owner!
Posted by: Hrothgar at January 16, 2014 10:09 AM (o3MSL)

My Doodle puppy loves them.
All they want to do is run and avoid arguments.

Posted by: jwb7605 [/i][/u][/s][/b] at January 16, 2014 06:23 AM (3Tv+N)

150 They'll finally arrive at the british system: even the police can't carry guns. You know, given recent stories, I'm not as certain as I was a year ago that the cops shouldn't be disarmed...

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:24 AM (nUH8H)

151 122 LoneStarHeeb at January 16, 2014 10:15 AM (BZAd3)

as long as I have a pen and a phone baby!

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 16, 2014 06:25 AM (TE35l)

152 She is getting fat.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at January 16, 2014 10:23 AM (32Ze2)

Nice dogs.

We had a German Shorthair a long time ago, before the size was bred out of them. About 90 pounds of muscle. We ran it every day in a power company right-of-way that was filled with birds and small game.

Posted by: GardenStateKike at January 16, 2014 06:26 AM (QFxY5)

153 Ever notice it is rare that people admit they own a stupid dog? You go over someone's house and their dog acts like a shithead. The owner just ignores it or talks to it like it's a kid.

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 06:26 AM (plJvF)

154

Posted by: ch at January 16, 2014 06:26 AM (QFxY5)

155 Out, damned sock!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 16, 2014 06:26 AM (QFxY5)

156 Olympus Has Fallen was a terrible movie, one of the few where a suspension of disbelief is impossible.

Posted by: KG at January 16, 2014 06:27 AM (p7BzH)

157 Wasn't the shooter at the theater a former cop?

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:27 AM (GQ8sn)

158 150 They'll finally arrive at the british system: even the police can't carry guns.

You know, given recent stories, I'm not as certain as I was a year ago that the cops shouldn't be disarmed... Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther)

Yep- used to train LEO's and military 30 some years ago and dismissed "police brutality" as sour grapes. Now? With all the videos? Not so sure.

Posted by: backhoe at January 16, 2014 06:27 AM (ULH4o)

159 You know, given recent stories, I'm not as certain as I was a year ago that the cops shouldn't be disarmed... They should certainly be limited to gear civilians can have. No tanks for you!

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 06:27 AM (naUcP)

160 Olympus Has Fallen was a terrible movie, one of the few where a suspension of disbelief is impossible.

How far did that prop gunship fly?

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:28 AM (GQ8sn)

161 Wasn't the shooter at the theater a former cop? 71 years old, too, so not some young knucklehead. On the other guy, dude was texting during previews. A part of me wants to call it a wash...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 06:29 AM (naUcP)

162 83: I dunno, he looks like he could be related to pajama boy? Maybe it was just all that giggling.

Posted by: Lloyd Loar at January 16, 2014 06:29 AM (9u2hL)

163 Drudge, with his usual brilliance, has juxtaposed a picture of Devil Baby with Obama. They have the same ears.

Posted by: MTF at January 16, 2014 06:29 AM (F58x4)

164 Friends in W.Colorado have a ridgeback, and two pretty good trail horses. Rhodesian loves the horses, but they could do without him. At a lope -- I didn't see it at a run, but quick trot -- he matches stride, jumps up and gives the horse a kiss. Ever hear a horse say "ewww"? Just funny as hell. Like Watchtower cover art.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 16, 2014 06:30 AM (xq1UY)

165 Considering this nation is sliding quite handily towards Idiotocracy... this warning illustration might be needed.

http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Nathan-Pyle-illustration-14.jpg

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:30 AM (FNVzS)

166 Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 10:24 AM (nUH8H) I don't quite no exactly how to handle that. It's getting clearer there's a problem with police power. Granted, such an outcome was predictable based on everything we know about psychology and history. Having said that, I'm not sure disarming the cops is necessarily the best idea either. Given some problems we have with the police board around here lately, I almost think there needs to be some oversight board that's handled more like jury duty. A short term rotating appointment drawn from the total pool of voters and screened for obvious problems.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) No Really! at January 16, 2014 06:30 AM (GaqMa)

167 People buy these dogs for their looks, not realizing they need a lot of outside exercise with humans.
They shed like demons too. (Do demons shed?) I'd take the office's Vizsla for walks every noon and hunt for mice in the tall grass around the parking lot edge.
http://tinypic.com/r/2me3ehe/5

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 16, 2014 06:30 AM (Rax2C)

168 I saw Monkey Climbing Vizsla open for Dicky Doo and the Don'ts at Don the Beachcomber's in '52.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at January 16, 2014 06:31 AM (zF6Iw)

169 Nice dogs.

We had a German Shorthair a long time ago, before the size was bred out of them. About 90 pounds of muscle. We ran it every day in a power company right-of-way that was filled with birds and small game.

Posted by: GardenStateKike at January 16, 2014 10:26 AM (QFxY5)

______________________

Hey CBD. Yes. She was in the William Wegman Puppy Calendar a few years ago. Sweet disposition.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at January 16, 2014 06:32 AM (32Ze2)

170 Was the retired cop in Florida who did the shooting a retired NYPD officer?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:32 AM (FNVzS)

171 I saw Monkey Climbing Vizsla open for Dicky Doo and the Don'ts at Don the Beachcomber's in '52.

Two weeks later, both bands break up.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:32 AM (GQ8sn)

172 Ever notice it is rare that people admit they own a stupid dog?

You go over someone's house and their dog acts like a shithead. The owner just ignores it or talks to it like it's a kid.

Posted by: soothsayer at January 16, 2014 10:26 AM (plJvF)

Skills in training dogs and raising children aren't as different as most people like to pretend; in both cases giving a lot of attention to them is rewarded by good behavior.

Posted by: Captain Hate at January 16, 2014 06:32 AM (QYbdU)

173 Well, I decided early on just to ignore the anachronisms, so that doesn't really bother me. I see your point, but they made such an effort to get the whole Midnight Ride thing right in the first one ("The Regulars are coming" as opposed to "The British"-something that Limbaugh screwed up in Rush Revere) that I had higher hopes. But, screw realism, let's get a jab in on guns!

Posted by: Weirddave at January 16, 2014 06:32 AM (N/cFh)

174 Posted by: GardenStateKike at January 16, 2014 10:26 AM (QFxY5)

My current dog is a GSP/German Shepard mix. She's certifiably insane, and absolutely destroyed my house, to the point of having replace two entire windows...not the glass, but the entire windows...before I wised up and installed a doggy door. Fortunately, I live in a semi-rural area with a big yard and several acres of woods behind the house for her to run around in with the neighbor's German Shepard and Chocolate Lab.

Posted by: Country Singer at January 16, 2014 06:33 AM (L8r/r)

175

I just can't seem to get going today. Must be the gloomy weather.

I'll see you all tomorrow.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at January 16, 2014 06:34 AM (zF6Iw)

176 *hands MPPPP a Mai Tai*

Have a better day.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:35 AM (FNVzS)

177 Olympus Has Fallen was a terrible movie, one of the few where a suspension of disbelief is impossible. Meh. Turn your brain to "off" and watch Gerard Butler kill people. If you watched for "the plot" you were watching for the wrong reason. Having said that, I'm not sure disarming the cops is necessarily the best idea either. Yeah, I was exaggerating a bit. That said, a model where "most" cops aren't armed (or are only armed w/ non-lethal weapons) and only certain cops carry might be a good compromise. Of course, that just brings up the whole problem of cops always calling in SWAT for everything. "What's the situation sergeant?" "Suspect is a female, 72 years old, refuses to take her meds." "Call in SWAT."

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:36 AM (nUH8H)

178 Skills in training dogs and raising children aren't as different as most people like to pretend

Yep, put them in a school, and they'll get neutered.
Stops the tunneling.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 16, 2014 06:36 AM (xq1UY)

179 I see your point, but they made such an effort to get the whole Midnight Ride thing right in the first one ("The Regulars are coming" as opposed to "The British"-something that Limbaugh screwed up in Rush Revere) that I had higher hopes. Dude. They've inserted Ichabod Crane into every major event of the Revolution. I'm moderately surprised they haven't worked in, "Ah, yes, I was supposed to sign [the Declaration of Independence], but that bastard John Hancock used up too much space..." They already had it so that *he* is the one who organized and directed the Boston Tea Party...

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 06:39 AM (nUH8H)

180 153 soothsayer at January 16, 2014 10:26 AM (plJvF)

Not me I used to call my Lab-Chow Modi the dumbest dog in North America and possibly Central America too...

(we were at Fort Bliss)

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 16, 2014 06:39 AM (TE35l)

181 This is from the code of conduct for Xbox Live Do not create a Gamertag, profile content, Avatar action, Avatar content, or in-game content that other users may be offended by. This includes, without limitation, anything related to or suggestive of: Profane words/phrases Topics or content of a sexual nature Hate speech Illegal drugs/controlled substances Illegal activities Controversial religious topics Notorious people/organizations Sensitive current/historical events Any Â“sound alikeÂ” or Â“look alikeÂ” words, phrases, or puns that reference these topics are also prohibited Do not share/create any content that is offensive or discriminatory, or advocates discrimination, hatred, violence, or promotes organizations devoted to that purpose based on considerations of: Race Ethnicity National origin Language Gender Age Disability Veteran status religion sexual orientation or expression Do not share/create content that requests or includes instructions to injure or otherwise harm a person, group of people, or animals. Do not share/create content that glorifies crimes against humanity such as genocide or torture. Do not share/create content that depicts violence or gore of an illegal or excessive nature. Do not create any content that is illegal under applicable local law, obscene, or indecent. Do not distribute post, publish, disseminate or discuss defamatory, infringing, obscene, sexual or unlawful materials in any format (images, audio, video, text, etc.). Prohibited materials include, without limitation, child pornography or illegal drugs. Do not post links to materials that could harm other usersÂ’ devices or would allow others to inappropriately access software or Web sites. Do not post links to websites or content that facilitate or encourage the violation of the Code of Conduct or Terms of Use. D. Expression of Relationship Orientation You may use the following terms to express your relationship orientation or gender identity in you profile or Gamertag: Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Straight Other terms regarding relationship orientation are not allowed. In addition, you may not use these terms in a negative or inflammatory fashion or use them in reference to a third party.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:39 AM (zqvg6)

182 Of course, that just brings up the whole problem of cops always calling in SWAT for everything. Every SWAT deployment should be subject to full public review. If anything about it turns out to have been the slightest bit screwy, the folks in charge lose their jobs. Also, no immunity for "wrong house" raids.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 06:40 AM (naUcP)

183
Meh. Turn your brain to "off" and watch Gerard Butler kill people. If you watched for "the plot" you were watching for the wrong reason.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channeling Breitbart at January 16, 2014 10:36 AM (nUH8H)

Oh, if only the problems were limited to the plot.

Posted by: [/i]KG at January 16, 2014 06:40 AM (p7BzH)

184 Saw Lone Survivor yesterday. It was an intense movie. Still wincing about falling off a mountain.

The trailers that preceded it. Meh.

Some Liam Neeson movie where he is an US Air Marshall and someone on the flight is framing him for in flight murders and hijacking. Pass.

Robocop. He has a stun gun? And got robots that look like recycled new BSG Cylons. Pass. Plus it has Samuel L. Jackson basically screaming "What's in your city defending you?"

Russel Crowe as Noah? Think that will get a pass also. Same for Son of God.

Finally the new Captain America: Winter Soldier. I might have gone to see it. But it has Robert Redford in it. Sorry Sundance, your horse bolted long ago.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:42 AM (FNVzS)

185 The FBI's primary job now seems to be protecting the Executive branch.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:42 AM (zqvg6)

186 I will concede that Butler doing his thing was the only enjoyable part of the movie, except for the tired, old cliche of the horde-vanquishing hero suddenly turned into a puddle of goo when faced with the archvillain.

Posted by: [/i]KG at January 16, 2014 06:42 AM (p7BzH)

187 184 Noah is even worse than you think,they completely pervert the story.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:43 AM (zqvg6)

188 Finally the new Captain America: Winter Soldier. I might have gone to see it. But it has Robert Redford in it On the bright side, he's playing a bad guy.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, still chilly at January 16, 2014 06:46 AM (naUcP)

189 Also, no immunity for "wrong house" raids.

This.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:47 AM (GQ8sn)

190 188 His leathery face is a mask and underneath he's the Red Skull?

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:47 AM (zqvg6)

191 President Reagan is the arch-villain in that, isn't he?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 16, 2014 06:49 AM (Rax2C)

192 steevy I could believe that. My biggest beef I guess is they are going way to 'real world' with Cap... Hoping the crashing heli-carrier and other explosions hiding the fact they are preaching.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 06:49 AM (FNVzS)

193 CAC up but no map so why bother?

Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at January 16, 2014 06:50 AM (Rax2C)

194 On the other guy, dude was texting during previews. A part of me wants to call it a wash... Posted by: Brother Cavil I'd rather he text during the previews, (commercials), than TALK during the movie.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 16, 2014 06:51 AM (cUARf)

195 Finally the new Captain America: Winter Soldier. I might have gone to see it. But it has Robert Redford in it. Sorry Sundance, your horse bolted long ago. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 10:42 AM (FNVzS) It seems older actors in the UK just retire to older supporting acting parts. Here, where they have to be stars they keep making movies no one wants to see.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 06:52 AM (Qev5V)

196 I love Captain America but leftist writers have used him for years in the comics.

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:52 AM (zqvg6)

197 Incidentally, a few weeks ago, the weather was conducive to getting some yard work done. As I'm working I hear the dog come up behind me, and then I hear a crunching sound.

http://imgur.com/eLY6iCf

Posted by: Country Singer at January 16, 2014 06:52 AM (L8r/r)

198 It seems older actors in the UK just retire to older supporting acting parts. Here, where they have to be stars they keep making movies no one wants to see.

Michael Caine gotta eat!

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:52 AM (GQ8sn)

199 Anna Puma Godzilla vs King Ghidorrah is on( almost over)

Posted by: steevy at January 16, 2014 06:53 AM (zqvg6)

200 Michael Caine gotta eat! Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 10:52 AM (GQ8sn) I admit I like Caine. But he does supporting roles now. People like Jackson and the other dude also do supporting roles but I have to say why? It seems as if every big money movie has to have the older dude supporting role that is totally unnecessary and they pay millions of bucks for.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 06:55 AM (Qev5V)

201 I admit I like Caine. But he does supporting roles now. People like Jackson and the other dude also do supporting roles but I have to say why? It seems as if every big money movie has to have the older dude supporting role that is totally unnecessary and they pay millions of bucks for.

No one does Michael Caine better than Michael Caine.

http://youtu.be/_8GKvVwjA_o

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 06:59 AM (GQ8sn)

202 I'm a big fan of Funeral In Berlin, roaring brass and all. It was nice to see the Morse prequel, Endeavor, do an homage to him. However, I heard that those scenes were cut out by PBS when shown here in the US.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 07:00 AM (Qev5V)

203 Sidebar: Obama doesn't know what he wants to do in the world?

Au contraire, Mr. Minister. He knows exactly what he's doing and he's executing it quite well. It's called fundamental transformation.

Posted by: Marty Sloggenclein from Someplace in Vermont at January 16, 2014 07:01 AM (4I3Uo)

204 Michael Caine kicked ass in Harry Browne...

you have to call your shots and accept your limits...

Posted by: Sven 10077 at January 16, 2014 07:04 AM (TE35l)

205 Michael Caine started as a decent looking chap who could act. And thus he stays employed.

Robert Redford started out as a pretty boy who thinks he can act. He's no longer a pretty boy.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at January 16, 2014 07:05 AM (FNVzS)

206 I'm a big fan of Funeral In Berlin, roaring brass and all. It was nice to see the Morse prequel, Endeavor, do an homage to him. However, I heard that those scenes were cut out by PBS when shown here in the US.

I watched Endeavor too. I don't know about the scenes being cut.

Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 07:09 AM (GQ8sn)

207 I watched Endeavor too. I don't know about the scenes being cut. Posted by: EC at January 16, 2014 11:09 AM (GQ8sn) It was discussed on the imdb board. I watched the bbc version. It was a small part but it was fun to watch.

Posted by: Dr. Pug at January 16, 2014 07:18 AM (Qev5V)

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